Sawmill Supervisor

West Fraser

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Seaboard, North Carolina, US on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 27, 2026 Last posted May 27, 2026
Job description

The Sawmill Supervisor will  leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel by managing the process flow, resources, and workforce to meet and exceed established budgets and performance objectives.

What you will do:

  • Provide leadership, training, and development to hourly personnel
  • Maintain high safety performance standards
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the sawmill
  • Establish and maintain quality and production standards for the sawmill
  • Optimize functional areas including production, scheduling, and asset utilization

 

Qualifications you will need:

  • Quality-control experience
  • Excellent team-building and motivational skills
  • Understanding of accounting and financial metrics for a sawmill operation
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Good computer skills
  • Minimum education of High school diploma or GED

 

What Experience will make you stand out:

  • Experience in the lumber or wood products business
  • Experience leading a team
  • Bachelors degree

 

Outstanding benefits package including:

  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • Competitive starting pay
  • On-the-job training
  • A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid vacations and holidays

Apply:

If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: https://www.westfraser.com/careers/current-opportunities

 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.

 

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).

 

We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)

 

 

About this role

Summary

Manage sawmill operations, lead team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

Job title

Sawmill Supervisor

Experience level

minimum high school diploma

Industry

wood products

Location requirements

Seaboard, NC; onsite location only

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershiptrainingsafety standardsMicrosoft Officeanalytical skillscommunication

Preferred skills

lumber industryteam leadingbachelor degree

Specializations

sawmill operationsteam leadershipquality controlsafety standardsfinancial metrics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Seaboard, NC, USA

On-site City